Edvard Westermarck
Finnish philosopher and sociologist
Born
November 20th, 1862
162 years ago
Died
1939
86 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Finland
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A philosopher and sociologist from Finland contributed significantly to the understanding of social phenomena. Focused on the study of marriage, morality, and the origins of social customs, published works include 'The History of Human Marriage' and 'Ethics'. His theories challenged existing views on morality by emphasizing the role of social context in shaping ethical norms. Westermarck's ideas influenced both sociology and anthropology, providing a framework for the study of kinship and social relations.
Authored 'The History of Human Marriage'
Developed the Westermarck Effect theory
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